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the eighth wonder of the world

the eighth wonder of the world

Something deemed magnificent enough to be recognized along with the classical Seven Wonders of the World (which include the Great Pyramids of Egypt and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon). Many people consider the Great Wall of China to be the eighth wonder of the world.
See also: of, wonder, world

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gaye[gei]
Agnessaahg-NYE-sahRussian
Constans-Late Roman
Militsa-Medieval Slavic
Femi-Western African, Yoruba
HeliosHEE-lee-os (English)Greek Mythology
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